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The cancellation of Steven Colbear’s show exemplifies the complex interplay between ideology, entertainment, and commercial viability in modern America. It highlights the risk of narcissism on the left, where perceived threats to ideological dominance are viewed as assaults on democracy itself. The lessons from this story urge us to seek a balance—valuing free expression, respecting diverse opinions, and understanding that ideological battles should not be conducted at the expense of shared cultural and comedic traditions that unite us all.